The Midwest Scouts Association Showcase has featured some of the region's best talent annually for the last 17 years. Its alumni include big leaguers such as Archie Bradley, Michael Fulmer, Andrew Heaney, Tanner Houck, Gavin Lux and J.T. Realmuto, along with Top 5 Draft selections Riley Pint and Bubba Starling, and 2022 selections Drew Gilbert (first round, Astros) and Jacob Misiorowski (second round, Brewers).
A pair of pitchers committed to Arkansas -- right-hander Dylan Questad and left-hander Adam Hachman -- stood out the most at this year's event, which included a pro-style workout at Kansas City's Urban Youth Academy on July 28 and a game at the Royals' Kaufmann Stadium on July 29. Below are the top performers (college commitments in parentheses):
1. Dylan Questad, RHP, Waterford (Wis.) HS (Arkansas)
Strong and athletic at 6-feet-2 and 200 pounds, Questad operated at 93-96 mph with riding action on his fastball. His upper-70s curveball and low-80s changeup showed potential as well. One scout said he thought Questad had better stuff than 2022 Braves first-rounder Owen Murphy had at the same stage.
2. Adam Hachman, LHP, Timberland HS, Wentzville, Mo. (Arkansas)
Hachman reached 98 mph in his first start of the spring, but he missed time afterward with a forearm strain and was erratic at the Perfect Game National Showcase a week before the MWSA event. In Kansas City, the projectable 6-foot-5, 210-pounder dealt at 91-95 mph with quality induced vertical break and carry on his fastball, and he also showed the makings of a power curveball.
3. Cam Kozeal, SS, Millard South HS, Omaha, Neb. (Vanderbilt)
Advanced for a high school hitter, Kozeal has a quick, compact left-handed stroke and repeatedly produces line drives while displaying some pull power. Standing 5-foot-11 at 195 pounds, he has good actions at shortstop and a high baseball IQ, though his average speed and arm may dictate a position change at the next level.
4. Anson Seibert, RHP, Blue Valley Southwest HS, Overland Park, Kan. (Tennessee)
The lone rising junior on this list, Seibert already is an imposing physical presence at 6-foot-8 and 230 pounds. He carved up hitters with a 92-94 mph fastball, while landing his low-80s slider and changeup for strikes. One scout likened him to a more polished version of 2019 Nationals first-rounder Jackson Rutledge at the same point in their careers.
5. Avery Ortiz, SS, Union HS, Tulsa, Okla. (Oklahoma State)
Ortiz starred in the workout before struggling in the game, but he left an impression as a no-doubt shortstop with smooth actions, quickness and enough arm strength. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder offers a quick right-handed swing, some sneaky power to his pull side and plus speed.
6. Kollin Ritchie, OF, Atoka (Okla.) HS (Oklahoma State)
A physical 6-foot-2, 210-pounder, Ritchie put on one of the best shows in batting practice and generated plus raw pop with an easy left-handed stroke. He also demonstrated a mature approach during the game, posted solid run times and made an athletic play going back on a flyball in left field.
7. Ryan Harrahill, RHP, Elkhorn (Neb.) HS (Nebraska)
With a 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame and a clean, repeatable delivery, Harrahill oozes projectability. He sat at 90-93 mph with his fastball and generated high spin rates on a downer curveball that parks around 80 mph. Both could be plus pitches once he adds strength.
8. Kaiden Wilson, LHP, Raymore-Peculiar (Mo.) HS (Louisiana State)
Wilson isn't overpowering, but he was untouchable during the game. Hitters couldn't catch up to his 89-91 mph fastball with tremendous carry or his low-70s downer curveball, both of which should add velocity as he fills out his 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame.
9. Kyler Proctor, SS, Silo (Okla.) HS (Oklahoma State)
Though he stands just 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, Proctor pulled four balls over the fence during batting practice and hit the ball hard during the game. He has a quick right-handed stroke to go with solid speed and arm strength, and he should be able to stick at shortstop.
10. Cal Fisher, SS, Deerfield (Wis.) HS (Notre Dame)
Scouts love his intelligence and energy, and Fisher isn't short on tools either. He's deceptively strong for a 5-foot-11, 185-pounder, has competitive at-bats that produce a lot of hard contact and has average speed and arm strength.